Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Core i7-9700K
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
Core i7-9700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i7-9700K
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,585 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i7-9700K
The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 34,585 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 82.4% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 34,585+140% | 14,397 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,246 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,865 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5x-8000, DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets AI-Notebook, Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 rivals Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vi | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | AI-Notebook | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($0 vs $200), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is $200 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $385 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 72.0 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2018 |
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